A global shortage of syringes could hamper Australia s coronavirus vaccine rollout by causing thousands of doses to be wasted.
The Pfizer vaccine, which started its rollout on Sunday morning, uses a custom-made low dead-space syringe, which Australia has ordered.
These syringes can extract an extra sixth dose from a vial of the vaccine, whereas standard syringes can only get five.
Pictured: Medical staff work at a pop-up Covid-19 testing site in Brighton, Melbourne on Saturday, February 6
The Pfizer vaccine, which started its rollout on Sunday morning, uses a custom-made low dead-space syringe, which Australia has ordered Even with a steady hand and a sharp eye, often you can t get out that last drop, Mike Toole from the Burnet Institute in Melbourne told the Herald Sun.
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Victorian Government announces support package for businesses hit by coronavirus lockdown
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Businesses that incurred costs as a direct result of the lockdown could be eligible for help.
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More than 50,000 Victorian businesses will be eligible for cash payments as part of a new package targeting industries that were hit by the recent circuit breaker lockdown.
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The popular travel voucher program will also be expanded to include metropolitan Melbourne
Victoria s peak business body has welcomed the support, but an events group says more is needed
The five-day lockdown was introduced on February 12 over concerns the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport outbreak could worsen if it wasn t brought under control quickly.
Victoria again records no new local COVID-19 cases as government announces business relief sbs.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sbs.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.